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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.58, 4,253.26 and 1,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.58, 4,253.26 and 1,522.09 is: 2,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.58 : 4,253.26 = 1,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.58/4,253.26 = 1,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.58x = 4,253.26 × 1,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.58x = 6,473,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473,848.88/2,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.26

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